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What is the difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier?
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The difference between a glass chandelier and a crystal chandelier is in the materials used to produce the light fixtures. Glass chandeliers are made of glass, a hard, brittle material made by melting together a combination of substances, such as sand, soda ash and limestone. When you add lead to these ingredients, you get crystal, a heavier material that can produce a reflective, sparkling effect when cut. Shop a diverse assortment of glass and crystal chandeliers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Huge Vintage Murano Glass Tiered Chandelier - 80 pink etched glass tubes
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports pink etched glass tubes in a star shape.
Weight about 60 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Murano chandelier - 36 green disks
By Venini
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian Murano chandelier in Vistosi style. The chandelier has 36 fantastic iridescent alabaster green discs in a nickel metal frame.
Period: late XX century
Dimensions: 44,50 inches...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Art Glass
Large Art Déco Pendant Light, Germany 1920s - 1930s
Located in Schwerin, MV
Large pendant lamp from the 1920s - 1940s with a marbled glass shade and rope suspension in good condition. The lamp has a large shade with a scalloped top edge that opens slightly o...
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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
Area 50 Pendant Lamp by Mario Bellini for Artemide, Italy, 1974
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This iconic Area 50 pendant lamp, designed by renowned Italian designer Mario Bellini for Artemide in 1974, is a true masterpiece of modernist lighting design. Featuring a sleek and ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Three-Tier Murano Glass Tube Chandelier - 48 clear amber glasses
By Mazzega
Located in Gaiarine Frazione Francenigo (TV), IT
Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel-plated metal structure. The armor polished nickel supports 48 large clear amber glass tubes. The glasses have a beautiful color,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass and Acrylic Glass Pendant Lamp by Tito Agnoli for O-Luce, Italy, 1960s
By O-Luce, Tito Agnoli
Located in Hagenbach, DE
This exceptional pendant lamp is a sophisticated example of mid-century Italian design, created by the renowned designer Tito Agnoli for the esteemed lighting manufacturer Oluce in t...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Brass
